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Introductory paper: High-dose influenza vaccine.

Authors :
Diaco, Mia
Chang, Lee-Jah
Seet, Bruce
Robertson, Corey A
Chit, Ayman
Mercer, Monica
Greenberg, David P
Hollingsworth, Rosalind
Samson, Sandrine I.
Source :
Vaccine. 2021 Supplement 1, Vol. 39, pA1-A5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Seasonal influenza has a significant impact on global public health each year, especially in older adults 65 years of age and above. This paper presents the evolution of high-dose influenza vaccine and the quantity as well as quality of evidence on this vaccine. Its introduces other peer-reviewed manuscripts included in this supplement covering the benefits high-dose influenza vaccine over ten consecutive influenza seasons. The development of the high-dose influenza vaccine represents an important step in the evolution of influenza vaccines, offering an advancement in prevention of influenza and a step in encouraging healthy aging in older adults. A video summary of the article can be accessed via the Supplementary data link at the end of this article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0264410X
Volume :
39
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Vaccine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149124693
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.09.005